Modern MTGO Metagame
| 8.1% | S | Aggro | 1.8 | 22.2 | 113 | −50% | |
| 7.5% | S | Combo | 2.9 | 22.5 | 92 | +144% | |
| 7.3% | A | Aggro | 1.2 | 18 | 91 | +28% | |
| 7.1% | A | Midrange | 3 | 21.3 | 97 | +88% | |
| 5.9% | A | Aggro | 1.6 | 16.4 | 60 | −35% | |
| 5.8% | A | Midrange | 2.8 | 19.5 | 84 | −30% | |
| 5.6% | A | Tempo | 2.4 | 20.1 | 68 | +239% | |
| 4.5% | A | Ramp | 3.8 | 22 | 57 | −3% | |
| 3.7% | A | Combo | 2.3 | 18.2 | 53 | −1% | |
| 3.4% | A | Midrange | 2.2 | 20.2 | 39 | >+999% | |
| 3.4% | A | Midrange | 2.2 | 24.7 | 56 | +23% | |
| 2.9% | A | Ramp | 4.4 | 17.8 | 34 | +379% | |
| 2.7% | A | Aggro | 2.3 | 17.7 | 23 | +199% | |
| 2.6% | A | Combo | 4.1 | 14.7 | 41 | −9% | |
| 2.5% | A | Aggro | 3.7 | 22.4 | 36 | −15% | |
| 2.5% | A | Midrange | 2.2 | 18.9 | 34 | −24% | |
| 2.1% | A | Combo | 2.5 | 30.3 | 32 | −38% | |
| 1.8% | A | Control | 2.4 | 23.3 | 22 | +65% | |
| 1.8% | A | Combo | 3.3 | 15 | 26 | −5% | |
| 1.7% | A | Midrange | 2.7 | 17.7 | 10 | +29% | |
| 1.6% | A | Ramp | 4.1 | 22.3 | 23 | −30% | |
| 1.6% | A | Control | 2.4 | 23.8 | 29 | −4% | |
| 1.3% | A | Combo | 2.8 | 0 | 23 | −35% | |
| 1.3% | — | Other | 2.4 | 20.3 | 9 | −11% | |
| 1.0% | A | 1.4 | 17.8 | 8 | — | ||
| 1.0% | A | Midrange | 1.9 | 21.1 | 17 | −27% | |
| 0.9% | A | Midrange | 2.7 | 18.9 | 11 | −49% | |
| 0.8% | A | Combo | 2.7 | 23.3 | 7 | +59% | |
| 0.8% | A | Combo | 1.8 | 21.3 | 5 | −25% | |
| 0.7% | B | Aggro | 1.7 | 19.4 | 8 | −2% | |
| 0.7% | A | Aggro | 1.5 | 17.7 | 7 | −29% | |
| 0.5% | B | Ramp | 4 | 20.9 | 4 | +20% | |
| 0.4% | B | Aggro | 1.6 | 19.8 | 1 | +25% | |
| 0.4% | B | Combo | 2.1 | 22.2 | 1 | −9% | |
| 0.4% | B | Midrange | 3 | 18.5 | 0 | −5% | |
| 0.4% | B | Aggro | 3.6 | 22.2 | 4 | +4% | |
| 0.4% | A | Control | 2 | 23.6 | 4 | −73% | |
| 0.4% | A | Midrange | 1.5 | 24 | 11 | +96% | |
| 0.3% | A | Combo | 1.4 | 19.2 | 5 | +238% | |
| 0.3% | B | Tempo | 2.3 | 15.6 | 2 | +21% | |
| 0.3% | C | Midrange | 2.1 | 20.4 | 2 | −28% | |
| 0.3% | A | Control | 3.7 | 22.7 | 2 | −1% | |
| 0.2% | B | Combo | 2.1 | 20.7 | 1 | −24% | |
| 0.2% | B | Combo | 2 | 19.1 | 4 | −51% | |
| 0.2% | A | Combo | 2.9 | 23.8 | 2 | −60% | |
| 0.1% | A | Control | 2 | 23.1 | 1 | −84% | |
| 0.1% | D | Combo | 2.8 | 0 | 0 | −78% | |
| 0.1% | B | Tempo | 1.7 | 18.1 | 1 | −44% | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 1.5 | 23 | 0 | +36% | |
| 0.1% | D | Midrange | 2.3 | 27.4 | 1 | −50% | |
| 0.1% | — | Tempo | 3.3 | 22.2 | 0 | −82% | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 1.7 | 18.9 | 0 | +7% | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 1.3 | 19 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Midrange | 2.2 | 23.2 | 0 | −73% | |
| 0.1% | B | Control | 1.6 | 20.3 | 2 | −74% | |
| 0.0% | — | Tempo | 1.8 | 17.8 | 1 | — | |
| 0.0% | — | Combo | 5.7 | 22 | 0 | −52% | |
| 0.0% | — | Tempo | 1.6 | 17 | 0 | −64% | |
| 0.0% | — | Aggro | 1.5 | 20 | 0 | — | |
| 0.0% | — | Aggro | 1.9 | 16.5 | 0 | −62% | |
| 0.0% | — | Tempo | 1.4 | 21 | 0 | — |
Finishes by strategy, last 90 days
- 1. Energy - 113 Top 8s, 364 League 5-0s
- 2. Broodscale Combo - 92 Top 8s, 387 League 5-0s
- 3. Prowess - 91 Top 8s, 403 League 5-0s
- 4. Goryo's Vengeance - 97 Top 8s, 322 League 5-0s
- 5. Affinity - 60 Top 8s, 331 League 5-0s
- 6. Blink - 84 Top 8s, 316 League 5-0s
- 7. Frog - 68 Top 8s, 295 League 5-0s
- 8. Eldrazi Tron - 57 Top 8s, 236 League 5-0s
- 9. Storm - 53 Top 8s, 168 League 5-0s
- 10. Devoted Druid Combo - 39 Top 8s, 187 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Energy, 8.1%, was #1
- #2 Broodscale Combo, 7.5%, was #5
- #3 Prowess, 7.3%, was #4
- #4 Goryo's Vengeance, 7.1%, was #6
- #5 Affinity, 5.9%, was #2
- #6 Blink, 5.8%, was #3
- #7 Frog, 5.6%, was #7
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy | was #1— | #1 · now |
| 2 | Broodscale Combo | was #5▲ 3 | #1 · 3d ago |
| 3 | Prowess | was #4▲ 1 | #2 · 3d ago |
| 4 | Goryo's Vengeance | was #6▲ 2 | #2 · 30d ago |
| 5 | Affinity | was #2▼ 3 | #2 · 60d ago |
| 6 | Blink | was #3▼ 3 | #1 · 14d ago |
| 7 | Frog | was #7— | #1 · 30d ago |
Biggest movers
Challenge + League share, last 90 days vs prior 90
Popular vs. strong
Challenge meta share x win rate, 90 days · bubble = matches played · only outliers labeled
- 1. Energy 8.9% Challenge meta, 65.8% MWR, 3226 matches
- 2. Goryo's Vengeance 7.8% Challenge meta, 66.2% MWR, 2823 matches
- 3. Broodscale Combo 7.4% Challenge meta, 67.3% MWR, 2706 matches
- 4. Prowess 6.9% Challenge meta, 65.3% MWR, 2517 matches
- 5. Blink 5.6% Challenge meta, 67.6% MWR, 2056 matches
- 6. Affinity 5.5% Challenge meta, 66.2% MWR, 1978 matches
- 7. Frog 5.4% Challenge meta, 66.2% MWR, 1921 matches
- 8. Eldrazi Tron 4.4% Challenge meta, 66.5% MWR, 1587 matches
- 9. Storm 4.2% Challenge meta, 67.6% MWR, 1533 matches
- 10. Boros Land Destruction 3.9% Challenge meta, 66.5% MWR, 1422 matches
Blink
Goryo's Vengeance
Prowess
Affinity
Frog
Eldrazi Tron
Storm
Boros Land Destruction
Devoted Druid Combo
Fanatic Eldrazi
Jeskai Control
Domain Zoo
Grixis Persist
Eldrazi Ramp
UW Control
Living End
Amulet Titan
Yawgmoth
Hollow One
Birthing Ritual
Mono-Blue Belcher
Neoform
Samwise Combo
NecrodominanceIzzet Steel-Cutter
Emry
Cosmogoyf
Mono-Black Eldrazi
Esper Control
Song of Creation
4 Color Omnath
Indomitable CreativityGrixis ControlMeta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (10,430 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately.
Modern metagame FAQ
What is the current MTG Modern metagame?
The Modern metagame is led by Energy at 8.1% of recent Challenge and League appearances (8.9% in Challenges alone), with Broodscale Combo close behind at 7.5%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Birthing Ritual at a 70.6% match win rate across 221 matches.
What deck should I play in Modern?
If you want the most-played deck, Energy is 8.1% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Birthing Ritual is at 70.6% across 221 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Goryo's Vengeance sits at 7.1% with 97 Top 8s.
What is the best deck in Modern right now?
By meta share, Energy is the most played Modern deck right now. By win rate, Birthing Ritual is overperforming at 70.6%. See both rankings in the tier list above.
What are the most played cards in Modern?
The most-played cards across recent Modern decklists are Consign to Memory (48.3% of decks), Vexing Bauble (38.5%), and Mystical Dispute (38.2%). See the full Modern staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Modern metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 60 Modern archetypes over the last 90 days. The most-played deck holds 8.1% of the field, and the top five account for 35.8% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Modern metagame ranked?
The Modern metagame ranks archetypes by Challenge and League appearance share over the last 90 days. The S through D tier list scores Challenge match win rate, League 5-0 trophies, and Challenge meta share separately.
What decks are rising in the Modern meta?
Devoted Druid Combo is the fastest riser in the Modern metagame, up 2328% over the prior 90 days (0.1% → 3.4%). Fanatic Eldrazi (+379%) and Frog (+239%) are also gaining share.
What is Modern in MTG?
Modern is a non-rotating competitive Magic: The Gathering format legal for cards printed in core or expansion sets from Eighth Edition onward (2003–present). It's played in weekly MTGO Challenges and Leagues, which is where this metagame data comes from.